New mpox case detected in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: A new monkeypox (mpox) case has been detected in Malaysia, says the Health Ministry. The latest case, a clade II infection, was reported on Monday (Nov 25). “The case involves a 34-year-old local man who travelled overseas in the past 21 days and was involved in high-risk activities,” the ministry said in a statement on...

Health Ministry sets up thermal scanners at KLIA as a precaution against mpox

SEPANG: Thermal scanners have been activated at the country’s international entry points such as airports as the Health Ministry enhances precautions against mpox (monkeypox). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said static and mobile thermal scanners have been activated to screen passengers arriving in Malaysia. At the KLIA Terminal 1, there are four static thermal scanners. "On...

QuickCheck: Is there an mpox outbreak in Singapore?

Recently, a message claiming that there is an mpox outbreak in Singapore was spreading on WhatsApp. The claim was accompanied by a photo showing the bare back of a man covered with scars. Because Malaysia is at risk from imported cases, a recent allegation on social media that mpox is spreading in Singapore raised concerns. But is...